Schubertstrasse is calling for applications from international artists for their Artist in Residency Programme, from 15 September to 6 October 2024 in Zürich, Switzerland.
The OPEN HOUSE program The Invisible Trajectory explores the intricate dynamics of migrant communities within modern urban environments, shaped by histories of migration and the interplay of personal and public spaces. In today’s cities, characterized by fluid population movements influenced by local histories, economies, and politics, mobile figures—ranging from first-generation migrants seeking survival to second and third-generation immigrants—forge connections that blend nostalgia for their homeland with a growing sense of belonging to their adopted locales. These journeys are not merely geographical; they encompass cultural and linguistic adaptations that define the subjectivity of mobile communities in urban public and private spheres.
Our project focuses on illuminating these narratives, particularly in European cities like Zurich and London, where the migrant experience is distinctly shaped amid societal calls for diversity and equality juxtaposed with persistent social class distinctions and gentrification. Through historical research and interviews with local immigrants, we aim to document and reinterpret their stories, employing participatory workshops, urban walks, salons, and exhibitions as platforms for dialogue and co-creation. These efforts seek to redefine diaspora experiences and challenge prevailing norms around migration within Western contexts.
The project highlights unique urban spaces like Schubertstrasse in Zurich, once home to migrant families across generations for diverse communities. These locales serve as focal points for exploring how migrant histories have shaped contemporary cityscapes. Through collaborations with contemporary artists and local residents, we aim to activate dormant spaces as site-specific creative platforms, fostering cross-generational exchanges and enriching our understanding of urban identities.
The Invisible Trajectories will invite 2 artists to engage with existing cultural artifacts and spaces during residencies, capturing the essence of migration through photography, recordings, and everyday objects. These efforts will culminate in ‘Wanderer’s Footprints,’ an exhibition that tours cities, inviting participants to reflect on migration’s enduring impact and envision inclusive urban futures. (Text by assistant curator: Sharo Liang)
What is provided:
- Working period of up to 3 weeks in the apartment
- Artistic exchange opportunity
- Presentation, communication support
- 250 CHF fee and material support
- Accommodation (2 single rooms, 1 double room, 1 sharing shower room)
- Work place (Garden, basement, living room, attic studio)
- E-catalogue
*Please note the transportation (flight & local), and living fee is not included.
We welcome artist:
- With a migration background OR who focus on the topic of migration.
- We welcome artists worldwide, yet preferably Zurich-based artists, as we cannot cover transportation fees.
- We have a deaf person in the operation team, so patience for communication is appreciated.
If you are interested we need:
- With 2 projects related to the topic,
- A motivation letter OR a few sentences on why you would like to come to Schubertstrasse
- With a CV (max. 2 page) plus video links to past works (if possible), as well as
- Your preferred (rough) timeframe.
Please send us your application by Mail
Deadlines:
- Apply by 31 July, 2024
- Residency period: 15 – 30 September, 2024 (2 weeks, up to 3 weeks)
Residency guests are chosen by Schubertstrasse team members. Decisions are communicated within 3 weeks.
If you have further questions, please feel free to reach out.
Assistant curator: Sharo Liang (itssuaveart@gmail.com)
About Schubertstrasse
Schubertstrasse — The Sulindro family apartment consists of a basement and three above-ground floors. It was built before World War I by important Swiss architects K. Kündig and H. Oetiker. Later, it became the property of Indonesian architect Herianto Sulindro and his family. To commemorate late modernism and the contributions of the architects, the apartment will temporarily serve as an alternative space. It will be jointly organized by the Sulindro family and SUAVEART, inviting contemporary artists and Zurich audiences to involve research and use it as an open venue for activities such as book salons, workshops, exhibitions, and city walks.
Photo credit:
Cover: Upper left – Drawings of sun direction and wind direction, Technische Universität Berlin, approx. 1958 – 1960, drawn by Herianto Sulindro. Background photo Schubertstrasse front door by Sharo Liang.
Schubertstrasse apartment in 1980s, taken by Herianto Sulindro
Organized by Schubertstrasse & SUAVEART
Supported by KHO Family, Photobook Cafe Gallery, NCAF
細着藝術 SUAVEART 